Yukon courts

In addition to the government review, the SCAN Act is scheduled to face a constitutional challenge in the Yukon Supreme Court this fall. (Yukon News file)

More details emerge about Yukon government’s SCAN Act review

The timeframe for the review intends to provide ample time to consult with stakeholders

 

The Yukon Territorial Court passed sentence on a man who touched four young girls for a sexual purpose. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)

Yukon man sentenced to five years for sex offences against minors

Graham Howard Tracey, 53, sentenced as community reports fear and loss of trust

 

The Yukon Territorial Court found retired teacher Paul Deuling guilty of one of the five sexual misconduct charges he faced. A former student was the alleged victim in all five. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Retired Whitehorse teacher guilty of sexually assaulting student in the 1980s

Territorial court finds Paul Deuling guilty on one of five counts all sharing an alleged victim.

 

A police officer places evidence markers on the Alaska Highway near the blue bridge at the scene of a three-vehicle collision on July 5, 2020. A 43-year-old motorcycle rider from Whitehorse and a 47-year-old car passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. (Jackie Hong/Yukon News Files)

Driver in fatal 2020 collision on Alaska Highway near Whitehorse pleads guilty

Court documents state that Devin Edmiston was not licensed to drive when his overtake caused crash

A police officer places evidence markers on the Alaska Highway near the blue bridge at the scene of a three-vehicle collision on July 5, 2020. A 43-year-old motorcycle rider from Whitehorse and a 47-year-old car passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. (Jackie Hong/Yukon News Files)
Repeat violent offender Christoper Schafer is back behind bars at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre after having allegedly committed another assault while briefly released on bail. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Christopher Schafer back behind bars after brief release, another assault alleged

Schafer was barred from flying to Old Crow; local government cited danger he posed

Repeat violent offender Christoper Schafer is back behind bars at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre after having allegedly committed another assault while briefly released on bail. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
David Kotchea walked free on Oct. 20 after being found not guilty of two aggravated assaults. He faces a suspended sentence and probation for breaching release conditions and will have to remain 20 kilometres from Watson Lake for the next three years. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

Watson Lake man acquitted of assault, barred from returning to community

Lawyer says David Kotchea found not guilty of assault due to inadequate investigation

David Kotchea walked free on Oct. 20 after being found not guilty of two aggravated assaults. He faces a suspended sentence and probation for breaching release conditions and will have to remain 20 kilometres from Watson Lake for the next three years. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)
Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak with reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation bans sex offender with emergency order, requests public inquiry into release

The First Nation is requesting an apology and a public inquiry into the court process

Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak with reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Rodney Bailey, 49, plead guilty to weapons, assault and resisting arrest charges on Oct. 7. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Man pleads guilty for sword-wielding chase through Dawson City

49-year-old Rodney Bailey settled some of the numerous charges he faces on Oct. 7

Rodney Bailey, 49, plead guilty to weapons, assault and resisting arrest charges on Oct. 7. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court changed the sentence of a man who sexually interfered with two young girls on appeal opting for a conditional sentence rather than a jail term. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Supreme Court reduces sexual interference sentence

Man who molested two young girls gets jail term reduced to conditional sentence

The Yukon Supreme Court changed the sentence of a man who sexually interfered with two young girls on appeal opting for a conditional sentence rather than a jail term. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The court heard closing arguments in the attempted murder trial related to a shooting outside a downtown Whitehorse bar. (Yukon News files)

Court hears closing arguments in trial over shooting outside Whitehorse bar

Defence lawyers say there’s not enough proof for guilty verdict on anything but one possession charge

The court heard closing arguments in the attempted murder trial related to a shooting outside a downtown Whitehorse bar. (Yukon News files)
Police tape is seen on Centennial Street and 14 Avenue in Porter Creek on the evening of Sept. 29. Two people are injured after shots were fired in the neighbourhood, police say. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Suspect shot in Porter Creek remains unconscious in B.C. hospital

The Whitehorse man who was shot during a police altercation last week…

Police tape is seen on Centennial Street and 14 Avenue in Porter Creek on the evening of Sept. 29. Two people are injured after shots were fired in the neighbourhood, police say. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
A pair of elk graze by the Alaska Highway outside of Haines Junction in 2016. The owners of a ranch in the Takhini valley are suing the Yukon government over what they claim is its negligence in keeping the Takhini elk herd under control. (Yukon News file)

Yukon’s highest court revives elk nuisance lawsuit

Previously struck down by Supreme Court, rancher’s claim should get closer look says Court of Appeal.

A pair of elk graze by the Alaska Highway outside of Haines Junction in 2016. The owners of a ranch in the Takhini valley are suing the Yukon government over what they claim is its negligence in keeping the Takhini elk herd under control. (Yukon News file)
The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on a dispute between neighbours that left one man injured but also liable for defaming the other. (Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on a dispute between neighbours that left one man injured but also liable for defaming the other. (Yukon News Files)
A third lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by a former employee at Hidden Valley Elementary has been filed. The Yukon Government and the Attorney General of Canada are named as defendants alongside Wiliam Auclair-Bellemare. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)

Third lawsuit against former Hidden Valley educational assistant filed

Wiliam Auclair-Bellemare also faces criminal charges

A third lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by a former employee at Hidden Valley Elementary has been filed. The Yukon Government and the Attorney General of Canada are named as defendants alongside Wiliam Auclair-Bellemare. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)
A Yukon Supreme Court jury found a man charged with sexual assault for events in 2018 not guilty on Friday Sept. 2. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News files)

Yukon Supreme Court jury finds man accused of sexually assaulting teen not guilty

Mistaken belief in age defence succeeds following two-week trial. Crown will consider appeal.

A Yukon Supreme Court jury found a man charged with sexual assault for events in 2018 not guilty on Friday Sept. 2. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News files)
The Yukon Supreme Court handed down an 18-year sentence for Everett Chief who beat two women to death in Whitehorse in 2017. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)

Man sentenced to 18 years for manslaughter of two women in Whitehorse

Everett Chief will be designated a long term offender, monitored heavily for 10 years after release

The Yukon Supreme Court handed down an 18-year sentence for Everett Chief who beat two women to death in Whitehorse in 2017. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)
Yukon Human Rights Commission sign seen on July 18, 2022. The commission’s request for party status in a case alleging two territorial government departments systemically discriminated against a hearing-impaired man has been rejected by the Supreme Court of Yukon. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon Human Rights Commission denied party status on discrimination lawsuit

Case involves Yukon government allegedly systemically discriminating against hearing-impaired man

Yukon Human Rights Commission sign seen on July 18, 2022. The commission’s request for party status in a case alleging two territorial government departments systemically discriminated against a hearing-impaired man has been rejected by the Supreme Court of Yukon. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Candles are held by mourners at a vigil honouring Stallion Smarch and Faith Papineau on May 14, 2019. The driver in the crash that killed them was sentenced this week. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Two-and-a-half year sentence for intoxicated driver in May 2019 crash that killed two

Court hears of damage done by crash, words of forgiveness from dead teen’s family.

Candles are held by mourners at a vigil honouring Stallion Smarch and Faith Papineau on May 14, 2019. The driver in the crash that killed them was sentenced this week. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Evidence presentation in the trial of a man accused of shooting another outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse in 2019 wrapped up on June 9. (Yukon News files)

Evidence presentation wraps in 202 shooting trial

Crown’s expert witnesses offer testimony on firearms, DNA and cocaine trafficking.

Evidence presentation in the trial of a man accused of shooting another outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse in 2019 wrapped up on June 9. (Yukon News files)
The interior of a Whitehorse courtroom. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

‘He is a miracle’: Whitehorse mother of shooting victim reflects as attempted murder trial continues

Victim’s mother has been watching trial of alleged shooter intently.

The interior of a Whitehorse courtroom. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)